Last month we were so proud to have Alyssa Hedding in India as a visiting sponsor. Alyssa's tender compassion with the leprosy affected patients helped foster experiences that we always seek to have when serving in the colonies. Her talents as a nurse were utilized often and were especially welcome when another volunteer became ill. It was a delight to watch the children...

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Our National Director, Dr. Susan, was surprised by a visit yesterday from one of our leprosy patients who lives in the Villivaakam Leprosy Colony. Mr. E. Ganesen came to bring a heartfelt thank you note.His colony was the hardest hit during the terrible Monsoon floods last year. His home was nearly completely destroyed. Due to the generosity of our sponsors enough money was...

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*Update: Stay tuned for further information on how you can vote for your favorite business pitch from our students. Today's post is written by Jared Nygren who is currently in India conducting business and entrepreneurship training for our students and in the leprosy colonies. _________________________________ Entrepreneurship surges through my veins. I started innovating early with curb side lemonade stands and door to door candy...

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